CHARLOTTE — Charlotte will be getting a new license plate reader system. The city of Charlotte published an RFP on September 9, seeking companies to submit proposals.
“CMPD has used its current ALPR system for more than a decade, and as technology, related equipment, and operational needs have evolved, the department initiated a competitive procurement process to ensure the next platform meets modern public safety capabilities,” a spokesperson for the city of Charlotte said. “The RFP was published on September 9 and will follow the City’s standard solicitation, evaluation, selection, and contracting phases. This is a routine part of the procurement process, where responsive proposals are evaluated according to the established requirements and criteria. The final implementation timeline will depend on the solution selected, and any vendor that submits a responsive proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the RFP.”
The RFP said the city wants to replace its existing system with “a new, state-of-the-art solution that offers improved accuracy, performance, and integration capabilities.”
It said the company will provide all of the required labor, tools, equipment, and expertise necessary to install and configure the system.
“The system shall include a centralized management platform, robust data retention features, real-time alerting, vehicle analytics, and compatibility with CMPD and third-party law enforcement databases,” the RFP said. “User training, system validation, and maintenance must be included.”
The new license plate reader system for Charlotte comes as people nationwide debate Flock cameras.
CMPD does not own or operate any of the Flock cameras in Charlotte but has agreements in place that allow officers to access Flock databases.
A spokesperson for Flock did not respond to a Channel 9 inquiry asking if Flock will participate in Charlotte’s bid process.
The RFP closes on October 5.
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